Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Abingdon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abingdon, Virginia is 17.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $61,691 in Abingdon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abingdon, Virginia is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Abingdon
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Abingdon, VA
Compared to Fairbanks, Abingdon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower